Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358550 Inspection date 18/11/2011 Inspector Lindsey Pollock

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her three children aged 12, eight and six years in Marske by the sea. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children on roll in this age group who attend on a part-time basis. She is also registered to work with an assistant and, when both adults are present, a maximum of six children may be cared for. The childminder cares for children Monday to Saturday all year round. The family has a dog.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She provides an environment in which children are valued as individuals, and which helps them make steady progress towards the early learning goals. A legal requirement relating to suitable premises, environment and equipment is not met. Satisfactory partnerships with parents are in place. The childminder reflects on her childminding service and daily practices, but does not use processes, such as self-evaluation forms, successfully to help her identify areas for development. She demonstrates a satisfactory capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 02/12/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 increase the range of resources which are accessible to children to extend choice and to fully promote all areas of learning  further develop systems for observation and assessments for all children in the Early Years Foundation Stage so their progress can be tracked and the information used to inform future planning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  work in partnership with other settings to ensure there is continuity in children's learning  improve the use of self-evaluation and quality improvement processes as the basis of ongoing internal review - assessing what the setting offers against robust and challenging quality criteria.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises her responsibilities for ensuring children's safety. She has completed safeguarding training. As a result, she has a sound understanding of child protection issues and of the procedures to follow in the event of such concerns. Checks have been completed on household members to ensure they are suitable to have regular contact with the children. The childminder has taken most required steps to ensure children are safe. However, she does not maintain a record of aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, and when and by whom they have been checked. Consequently, the childminder has not identified that the water container for the dog is accessible to children. The childminder is trained in first aid, deals with accidents and incidents appropriately, and keeps the required records.

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the early years provision

The childminder speaks to parents on a daily basis and seeks their views on the childcare provision. She has taken steps to address the recommendations raised at the previous inspection, for example, ensuring information regarding safeguarding procedures is readily available. She is starting to use a self-evaluation form, but this is not yet identifying the main areas for improvement and development. The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs. Although the childminder states she has a wide range of toys, some are not easily accessible to children. For example, books are kept in a cupboard in the hall and some resources are stored upstairs. This does not promote children's independence or ensure they can easily access resources which support all areas of learning. Space is used appropriately and children have room to move around and play.

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the early years provision

The childminder values the links and positive relationships she has built up with the families of the children in her care. Information is shared with parents verbally so they are informed of their child's care and progress. The childminder is aware of the importance of liaising with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote continuity in children's learning. However, as yet she has not fully developed these partnerships.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is warm and caring and interacts positively with the children. She knows them well and is able to meet their needs. She offers a suitable range of activities to support children in their learning, which are organised around their attendance at nursery and school. The childminder observes children during play and records some details of the activities they have participated in. However, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 details of which areas of learning the activities relate to, and the next steps in children's learning are not identified. This does not help her to plan further activities to promote individual children's learning or track their progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children appear to enjoy their time at the childminders. They are sociable and friendly and chat happily as they play. They are becoming familiar with the community in which they live as they go for walks and outings to the beach and parks. They have opportunities for creative development as they experiment with resources, such as paint and dough. They are becoming independent in managing their personal care, washing their hands before snack and feeding themselves. Children are developing an understanding and interest in number and enjoy counting the bricks they have stacked. They recognise colours and talk about the different colours they make as they mix the paint. Attendance at community groups, including the nearby children's centre, extends children's learning opportunities and provides opportunities to socialise with other children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a variety of snacks and meals to promote children's growth and development. They are encouraged to drink plenty and juice is to hand so children can help themselves. Appropriate standards of hygiene are maintained throughout all childminding areas to help keep children healthy. They are developing some awareness of how to stay safe as the childminder reminds them about road safety when on outings, and when they carry out the emergency evacuation procedures. Behaviour is good and children are polite and friendly. They help to tidy away and listen to what the childminder says. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children being cared for from abuse and neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children). (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare register) 02/12/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 02/12/2011

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